February 24 - Leviticus 23:1-25:23

Good morning everyone,

Today we will read where God commands Moses to speak to the Israelites about the feasts of the Lord. He begins it all by reiterating that they are to work only six days, worshiping God and resting on the seventh. He then proceeds to go over each feast and when they were to be held; Four of the feasts taking place in the springtime and early summer, the remaining three in the fall.

The feasts had dual purpose. First; one of commemoration, that is to celebrate what God had done for them as a people; and then secondly; one of expectation, believing in what God had promised them. 

Chapter 24 will deal with the the responsibility the people had to keep pure pressed olive oil supplied to Aaron so he could keep the tabernacle lamps burning continually, and bread so Aaron and his sons could eat on the Sabbath day in the sanctuary. We will also read of the responsibility the people had to protect God’s holy name; a blasphemer was to be stoned by the congregation.

In today’s world it is certainly not politically correct to go around stoning anyone who blasphemies, but we do have the responsibility to stick up for our God with reason in conversation, making it perfectly clear that “around here” we love God and do not disrespect Him. Before having dialog with any blasphemer or in fact anyone who is not a believer in Jesus,  it is always a good idea to seek God’s guidance in how He would have you handle the situation, what He would have you say. Then be a light that shines for God, a positive picture of what a Christian looks like.

I pray you have a great day. To God be the glory.
God bless you all …